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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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